For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,904 students in Cook County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cook County, GA are Cook County Middle School and Cook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cook County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cook County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cook County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-5999
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-5999
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1512 N Elm St
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-6250
Sparks, GA 31647
(229) 549-6250
Gr: 3-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
1512 N. Elm Street, Sparks, GA
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 549-6250
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 549-6250
Gr: 3-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
1531 Patterson St
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 549-7713
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 549-7713
Gr: PK-2 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Cook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Comprehensive Psychoed. Services Of South Georgia (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
302 South Goodman
Sparks, GA 31647
(912) 549-6077
Sparks, GA 31647
(912) 549-6077
1200 North Hutchinson Street
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2294
Adel, GA 31620
(229) 896-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cook County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cook County, GA include Cook County Middle School and Cook Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cook County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Cook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County?
Cook County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cook County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cook County include: Cook Elementary School vs. Cook County Middle School, Cook County Middle School vs. Cook Elementary School
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